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Salary Negotiation: A Practical Guide

Arjun Rao · 20 August 2026 · 1 min read

Negotiation isn't a fight — it's a conversation. Use these steps to get paid what you're worth.

Do your homework

Know the real market range for the role (FollowHire shows real salaries on every listing).

Let them name a number first

If pushed, give a researched range, not a single figure.

Counter once, with a reason

Tie your ask to value you'll deliver, then stop talking.